Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff Exam
Question : Directions: By Interchanging the given two numbers which of the following equations will be correct? 7 and 4 I. 7 × 8 + 4 – 9 ÷ 3 = 30 II. 9 + 4 × 8 ÷ 2 – 7 = 33
Option 1: Neither I nor II
Option 2: Only II
Option 3: Both I and II
Option 4: Only I
Correct Answer: Only II
Solution : Given: 7 and 4 are interchanged. I. 7 × 8 + 4 – 9 ÷ 3 = 30 II. 9 + 4 × 8 ÷ 2 – 7 = 33
After interchanging the numbers as per the instructions the equation becomes – Equation I:
Question : "Kathakali" is a classical dance form of which Indian state?
Option 1: Manipur
Option 2: Kerala
Option 3: Karnataka
Option 4: Assam
Correct Answer: Kerala
Solution : The correct answer is Kerala.
Kerala, a state in South India, is home to the sophisticated dance style known as Kathakali. This traditional Indian dance incorporates storytelling elements through amazing footwork and expressive hand and facial expressions, all supported by vocal and musical performances.
Question : Who among the following won the most number of Grand Slam Tournaments in Men's Tennis Singles as of 25th October 2022?
Option 1: Pete Sampras
Option 2: Rafael Nadal
Option 3: Roger Federer
Option 4: Novak Djokovic
Correct Answer: Rafael Nadal
Solution : The correct option is Rafael Nadal.
As of 25th October 2022, Rafael Nadal has won the most number of Grand Slam Tournaments in Men's Tennis Singles by winning each of the four major titles—the Australian Open, Wimbledon, the US Open and the French
Question : Who was the Governor-General of India when the permanent settlement was introduced in 1793?
Option 1: Warren Hastings
Option 2: Charles Cornwallis
Option 3: Thomas Munro
Option 4: Robert Clive
Correct Answer: Charles Cornwallis
Solution : The correct option is Charles Cornwallis.
When Lord Cornwallis served as India's Governor-General in 1793, the permanent settlement plan was implemented. During his tenure as Governor-General of India (1786–1793), Lord Cornwallis instituted the Permanent Settlement, popularly referred to as the Cornwallis Code, in several
Question : Reenal bought an AC for Rs. 28500 and paid Rs. 600 for transportation. Then she sold it for Rs. 30264. What is her gain percentage?
Option 1: 8%
Option 2: 10%
Option 3: 4%
Option 4: 5%
Correct Answer: 4%
Solution : The total cost of the AC, including transportation = Rs. 28500 + Rs. 600 = Rs. 29100 The selling price of the AC = Rs. 30264 $\text{Gain percentage} = \left(\frac{\text{Selling Price} - \text{Cost Price}}{\text{Cost Price}}\right) \times 100$ $= \left(\frac{30264 - 29100}{29100}\right) \times 100$ $= \left(\frac{1164}{29100}\right)
Question : _____ was founded by Dadoba Pandurang and his brother Atmaram Pandurang in 1867.
Option 1: Tattwabodhini Sabha
Option 2: Brahmo Samaj
Option 3: Arya Samaj
Option 4: Prarthana Samaj
Correct Answer: Prarthana Samaj
Solution : The correct option is Prarthana Samaj.
Prarthana Samaj was founded by Dadoba Pandurang and Atmaram Pandurang in 1867. This organization was inspired by the Brahmo Samaj. However, the organization became popular when scholar and reformer Mahadev Govind Ranade joined in 1870. The sole purpose
Question : Directions: A word is represented by only one set of numbers as given in any one of the alternatives. The sets of numbers given in the alternatives are represented by two classes of alphabets as in the two matrices given below. The columns and rows of Matrix I are numbered from 0 to 4 and that of Matrix II are numbered from 5 to 9. A letter from these matrices can be represented first by its row and next by its column, e.g., A can be represented by 00, 12, 23 etc., and P can be represented by 58, 69, 75 etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word given in each question. RATE
Matrix I
Matrix II
Option 1: 13,12, 98, 67
Option 2: 42, 23, 56, 76
Option 3: 30, 14, 95, 89
Option 4: 24, 43, 89, 95
Correct Answer: 13,12, 98, 67
Solution : Given: RATE
Number representations of each letter – R→01, 13, 24, 30, 42 A→00, 12, 23, 34, 41 T→59, 65, 76, 87, 98 E→56, 67, 78, 89, 95
First option: 13,12, 98, 67; All the letters of the word RATE can be represented
Question : Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
Option 1: Bombastic
Option 2: Arachic
Option 3: Benign
Option 4: Artless
Correct Answer: Arachic
Solution : The correct option with the incorrect spelling is the second option.
Explanation: The incorrect spelling in the given options is arachic. The correct spelling is archaic. The error lies in the incorrect placement of the vowel a. Arachic doesn't follow the standard spelling
Question : The Festival of "Ugadi" is celebrated every year on the first day of the Hindu month ____.
Option 1: Chaitra
Option 2: Ashadha
Option 3: Jyestha
Option 4: Kartika
Correct Answer: Chaitra
Solution : The correct option is Chaitra.
For people living in southern India, which includes the states of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and portions of Maharashtra, Ugadi is New Year's Day. Ugadi is a significant, festive holiday that includes reading Panchangam (an almanack that foretells the
Question : Directions: Select the related word and letter cluster from the given alternatives. POLITE : ETILOP :: ? : ?
Option 1: DRAOB : BROAD
Option 2: SINGLE : ELGNIS
Option 3: CHART : TRACH
Option 4: WOMEN : WOMAN
Correct Answer: SINGLE : ELGNIS
Solution : Given: POLITE : ETILOP :: ? : ?
POLITE→Reverse the order of the letters to get ETILOP
Let's check the given options – First option: DRAOB : BROAD; DRAOB→Reverse the order of the letters→BOARD Second option: SINGLE : ELGNIS; SINGLE→Reverse the order
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